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Talking Books Program

Talking Books is a Federally-funded program which provides recorded books and special players free to persons who are blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped (cannot hold a book) or who have a doctor-certified reading disability.

How does a person register?

• Print an application. (Note: applications must be signed by an appropriate certifying authority-please read the instructions carefully!)

How does Talking Books work?

1. Once a patron or institution is registered, she will receive a special cassette player with controls for varying the sound, along with instructions on how to use it.
   • Cassette Player Picture
   • Cassette Player Features
   • Talking Books Manual
   • Digital Player - future talking book player, not yet available
2. Registered patrons and institutions may use the NLS Catalog - Simple Search for specific titles, or they may ask to have them sent automatically, based on pre-selected categories.
3. How to request Talking Books: 4 different ways:
   • Order by phone: Call the library any time Monday through Friday from 8 to 5, toll-free at 1-800-762-7106
   • Order by US postal mail: Printable Request Form
   • Order online with the Online Request Form using your printed catalogs
   • Browse the Online Local Catalog and order online.